Antitrust Law Daily Wrap Up, WORTH NOTING—Other Antitrust and Trade Regulation developments, (Apr 14, 2016)

A periodic roundup of other items of interest to the Antitrust and Trade Regulation community:

CONSUMER PROTECTION NEWS. On June 9, the FTC will host the first of a series of forums, entitled “FinTech Series: Marketplace Lending,” which will explore emerging financial technology and its implications for consumers. The first forum will address marketplace lending by examining the range of marketplace lending models, their potential benefits to consumers, possible consumer protection concerns, and the applicability of consumer protection laws to market participants.

FRANCHISING & DISTRIBUTION NEWS. The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions has announced that, after May 31, 2016, its Division of Securities will accept only franchise registrations filed electronically. The Division of Securities published its Franchise Filing Important Notice in an effort to continue encouraging a more sustainable, efficient, and effective registration process provided through the electronic filing system.

PRIVACY NEWS. The European Parliament adopted today the Data Protection Reform Package, which includes the General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Directive for Police and Criminal Justice Authorities. “The new rules will ensure that the fundamental right to personal data protection is guaranteed for all,” according to a joint statement released by the EC. “The General Data Protection Regulation will help stimulate the Digital Single market in the EU by fostering trust in online services by consumers and legal certainty for business based on clear and uniform rules.” The regulation focuses on reinforcing individuals’ rights, strengthening the EU internal market, ensuring stronger enforcement of the rules, streamlining international transfers of personal data, and setting global data protection standards.

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